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		<title>Reseda Car Accident Injures Three</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:22:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Three people were injured in a Los Angeles car accident involving four vehicles.]]></description>
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<p>Three people were injured in a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/los-angeles-car-accident-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Los Angeles car accident</a> involving four vehicles. According to CBS Los Angeles news report, the car crash occurred on Lindley Avenue in Reseda, the morning of January 19, 2012. Officials have not released information regarding how or why the multi-vehicle crash occurred. A male pedestrian was critically injured in the crash. Two other men -- another pedestrian and a passenger in one of the four vehicles -- suffered non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation into the cause of the incident is underway.</p>
<p>My thoughts and prayers are with the male pedestrian who has been severely injured in this <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/pedestrian_accidents.html" target="_blank">pedestrian accident</a>. I wish all three injured victims the very best for a complete and speedy recovery.</p>
<p><span id="more-2505"></span><strong>Los Angeles Accident Statistics</strong></p>
<p>According to California Highway Patrol’s 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 227 fatalities and 25,043 injuries occurred as a result of car accidents within the city of Los Angeles. Countywide, 554 people were killed and 50,817 were injured due to car accidents, during the same year.</p>
<p><strong>What Caused This Injury Accident?</strong></p>
<p>Based on this news report, it is not clear what caused the four vehicles to collide, or the pedestrians to suffer injuries. I trust investigators are determining the answers to a number of questions here. Where were the two pedestrians at the time of the collision? Were they attempting to cross the road, walking along the side of the road or walking in a sidewalk? Were any of the motorists distracted, fatigued, inattentive or otherwise negligent? Did alcohol consumption or reckless driving contribute to the crash?</p>
<p><strong>Liability Issues</strong></p>
<p>Victims of pedestrian accidents would be well advised to contact an experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/los-angeles-personal-injury-lawyers/" target="_blank">Los Angeles personal injury lawyer</a>, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and help protect their legal rights and best interests. If it is found that one of the drivers was negligent, he or she can be held liable for the injuries suffered by the victims. A knowledgeable Los Angeles car accident attorney will also be able to determine whether a dangerous condition on the roadway caused or contributed to the incident. If that was the case, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining the roadway can be held liable. Under California Government Code Section 911.2, any personal injury claim against a public entity must be filed within six months of the incident.</p>
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		<title>Westminster Pedestrian Accident Proves Fatal</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:55:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Betty Dietz, 65, of Westminster, was killed in a pedestrian accident after she was struck by a trash truck in a residential neighborhood, the afternoon of December 29, 2011.]]></description>
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<p>Betty Dietz, 65, of Westminster, was killed in a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/pedestrian_accidents.html" target="_blank">pedestrian accident</a> after she was struck by a trash truck in a residential neighborhood, the afternoon of December 29, 2011. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred in the 9000 block of Madison Avenue near Magnolia Street in Westminster. Police say the woman had forgotten to put some trash out and was trying to flag down the driver when she was hit. The driver of the Midway City Sanitary District did not see her and ran over her. Dietz was transported to an area hospital where she died from her injuries.</p>
<p><span id="more-2444"></span>I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Betty Dietz for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.</p>
<p><strong>Accident Statistics</strong></p>
<p>According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), one person died and 24 were injured as a result of pedestrian accidents in Westminster. During the same year, four fatalities and 465 injuries were reported due to <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/westminster-car-accident-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Westminster car accidents</a>. In Orange County as a whole, 141 people died and 13,373 were injured as a result of car accidents in 2009.</p>
<p><strong>Causes and Compensation Issues</strong></p>
<p>Based on this news report, it is unclear as to why this accident occurred. There are several questions here. Did the woman run in front of the trash truck? Was the trash truck driver distracted or negligent at the time? Was the truck driver traveling at an unsafe rate of speed? I trust officials are looking into these and other factors in order to determine precisely why this accident occurred.</p>
<p>If the trash truck driver is determined to have been at fault, he and his employer can be held liable for Dietz's wrongful death. In cases where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, families of deceased accident victims can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for damages including medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income, loss of love and companionship, and other related damages.</p>
<p>Families of deceased victims in such cases would be well advised to contact an experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/orange-county-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Orange County personal injury lawyer</a>, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and make sure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to truck accident victims or their families.</p>
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		<title>Community Calls for Traffic Light at Covina Crosswalk</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:35:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A crowd of family members, neighbors and community members held a vigil at a crosswalk, the site of a car accident in Covina, that has left twin 14-year-old sisters Leilani and Luana Fukui severely injured. ]]></description>
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<p>A crowd of family members, neighbors and community members held a vigil at a crosswalk, the site of a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/covina-car-accident-lawyer.html" target="_blank">car accident in Covina</a>, that has left twin 14-year-old sisters Leilani and Luana Fukui severely injured. According to a news report in The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, the major injury collision occurred the morning of November 7, 2011 as the twin sisters walked to their high school. They were walking in a crosswalk at the intersection of Lark Ellen Avenue and Tudor Street when a car hit them. Community members are asking the city to install a light at the crosswalk to remind motorists to slow down and yield right of way to pedestrians.</p>
<p><span id="more-2280"></span>My heart goes out to Leilani and Luana Fukui who remain hospitalized and on life support following this horrific <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/pedestrian_accidents.html" target="_blank">pedestrian accidents</a>. Leilani, officials report, has shown no signs of brain activity. But the family remains hopeful. I pray that these girls make a complete recovery. They will be in my thoughts and prayers. Friends have created a Facebook page called "Love for Lei &amp; Lu," which has information about planned fundraisers to help the Fukui family.</p>
<p><strong>Dangerous Roadway for Pedestrians</strong></p>
<p>Neighbors Debbie Marin and Joyce Davila who organized the vigil say the crosswalk has been the site of many accidents and that drivers zip right through the crosswalk at 50 to 55 mph. A crossing guard at that location apparently got hit more than once. Neighbors also say there are two schools in the area, which means that children are using the crosswalk all the time.</p>
<p>I would urge Covina city officials to perform a traffic study at this location and closely examine the need for a light. How many accidents have occurred there? How many pedestrians have been injured? How many fatalities have occurred there? Does the city already know about this hazardous crosswalk? These are some of the important questions that must be asked here.</p>
<p><strong>Victims' Claim for Compensation</strong></p>
<p>If it is determined that a dangerous condition does exist on this roadway and that officials ignored the problem, then the city can be held liable for injuries caused to these young victims. The Fukui family would be well advised to contact an experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/los-angeles-personal-injury-lawyers/" target="_blank">Los Angeles personal injury lawyer</a>, who has successfully handled similar cases against governmental agencies.</p>
<p>Injured victims or their families in such cases can seek compensation to cover all past and future medical expenses, hospitalization, surgeries, rehabilitation and even cost of long-term care. Please remember that any personal injury claim against a governmental agency must be filed within 180 days of the incident, under California Government Code Section 911.2.</p>
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		<title>Driver Pleads No Contest to Striking and Killing Pedestrian While Texting</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:55:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ani Voskanian, 21, pleaded no contest to causing a Los Angeles car accident, which fatally injured 80-year-old pedestrian Misak Ranjbar.]]></description>
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<p><img src="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog-images/Pedestrian%20Accidents/Broken%20windshield.jpg" border="0" alt="Ani Voskanian Auto Collision" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="300" height="250" align="left" />Ani Voskanian, 21, pleaded no contest to causing a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/los-angeles-car-accident-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Los Angeles car accident</a>, which fatally injured 80-year-old pedestrian Misak Ranjbar. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Times, officials said Voskanian was texting when she failed to stop at a stop sign at a Glendale intersection and fatally struck Ranjbar. She was charged with felony vehicular manslaughter. A Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge has ordered Voskanian to three years formal probation, 300 hours of community service, and to develop a lecture program for school students about the dangers of texting and driving. She will also be prevented from possessing a cell phone while inside a vehicle, and her license has been revoked for three years.</p>
<p><span id="more-2036"></span>Voskanian's plea comes months after she pleaded not guilty to the charges. Her attorney said that his client was not texting, but the sun was in her eyes during the <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/pedestrian_accidents.html" target="_blank">pedestrian accident</a> and that "Ranjbar actually hit her." He also called the accusations a "gross misrepresentation of the facts." Apparently, Voskanian changed her mind about what happened.</p>
<p><strong>A Senseless Tragedy</strong></p>
<p>This is indeed a tragedy for the Ranjbar family. My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies go out to them. It is evident that both the victim's family and Voskanian's family have been deeply affected by this tragedy. It remains to be seen if this young woman has learned her lesson, and whether her experience will help educate others about the dangers of distracted driving.</p>
<p><strong>Texting and Driving Statistics and Law</strong></p>
<p>Different studies have shown that the number of drivers who text continues to be high in California, despite a law that was passed in 2009 banning texting while driving. Before the texting law went into effect in January 2009, three Auto Club surveys showed that about 1.4 percent of drivers were texting. Surveys conducted in May and July of 2009 showed a drop to 0.5 percent. But another survey in 2010 showed that about 1.1 percent of California's motorists were texting while driving. In my opinion, that number is a lot higher. There are many who would not admit to doing it, or routinely don't get caught for doing it. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), all forms of distracted driving caused 515,000 personal injuries and 5,870 fatalities in 2008, nationally.</p>
<p>California law prohibits drivers from texting or using a handheld cell phone while driving. According to <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/california-vehicle-code.html" target="_blank">California Vehicle Code</a> Section 23123 (a): "A person shall not drive a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless that telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking, and is used in that manner while driving."</p>
<p><strong>A Lesson for All Drivers</strong></p>
<p>As a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/los-angeles-personal-injury-lawyers/" target="_blank">Los Angeles personal injury lawyer</a> who represents injured car accident victims and their families, I have followed this deeply disturbing news story. Distracted driving amounts to negligent driving and negligent drivers should be held criminally and civilly liable for their actions. Voskanian's story is a lesson to all young people who believe they are invincible or that nothing bad can ever happen to them. By texting and driving, you not only put yourself in danger, but also endanger the lives of others on the roadway. The Ranjbar family lost a loving father and grandfather as a result of one woman's poor judgment. This is a senseless tragedy, which could have been prevented.</p>
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		<title>Toddler Injured in Riverside Hit-and-Run Car Accident</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:54:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A 2-year-old girl was injured in a Riverside car accident after she was struck by a vehicle whose driver left the scene.]]></description>
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<p><img src="http://www.bestattorney.com/blog-images/Pedestrian%20Accidents/pedestrian_sign2_250x275.jpg" border="0" alt="Personal injury lawyer in Riverside" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="250" height="300" align="left" />A 2-year-old girl was injured in a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/riverside-car-accidents.html" target="_blank">Riverside car accident</a> after she was struck by a vehicle whose driver left the scene. According to a news report in The Press-Enterprise, the injury hit-and-run collision occurred the afternoon of July 15, 2011 in the 200 block of North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs.</p>
<p>Police say the toddler had managed to run away from her father and went into oncoming traffic where she was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene without stopping. The girl was transported to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. Officials have described the hit-and-run vehicle as a white, Saturn sedan. Anyone who witnessed this crash or who has more information is asked to call 760-323-8125.</p>
<p>My heart goes out to this young <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/hitnrunreward/" target="_blank">hit-and-run car accident</a> victim and her family members for what they are going through at this time. I wish this little girl the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. She will be in my thoughts and prayers.</p>
<p><span id="more-1902"></span><strong>Pedestrian Accident Statistics</strong></p>
<p>According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were two fatalities and 12 injuries reported as a result of pedestrian accidents in Palm Springs. In Riverside County as a whole, <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/pedestrian_accidents.html" target="_blank">pedestrian accidents</a> claimed 30 lives and injured 338 people, during the same year.</p>
<p><strong>Leaving the Scene of a Crash</strong></p>
<p>Based on this news report, it appears that the toddler ran out on to the street. But the driver who struck the girl, instead of stopping and helping the girl, left her lying injured on the roadway. What kind of a person strikes a toddler and leaves her on the roadway without help or medical attention? Despicable!</p>
<p>California law requires motorists involved in accidents to stop immediately and remain at the scene, regardless of whose fault the accident was. <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/california-vehicle-code.html" target="_blank">California Vehicle Code</a> Section 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."</p>
<p><strong>Holding Wrongdoers Accountable</strong></p>
<p>In this case, I trust officials will apprehend the suspect and bring him or her to justice. If you have any information about this hit-and-run suspect or vehicle, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.hitandrunreward.com" target="_blank">www.hitandrunreward.com</a> to leave an anonymous tip and become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward. Join us and help hold these hit-and-run drivers accountable.</p>
<p>Victims of hit-and-run drivers would be well-advised to seek the counsel of an experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/riverside-personal-injury-lawyers/" target="_blank">Riverside personal injury lawyer</a>, who will stay on top of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to car accident victims and their families.</p>
<p>Seriously injured in a Riverside County hit-and-run car accident?  Want to know if you have a case?  Want to know what your case is worth?  Want compensation for your injuries?  Want justice?  Want to make sure the same thing doesn’t happen to someone else?</p>
<p>Call your best friends in the legal industry after a Palm Springs pedestrian accident. Call 866-990-8787. The call is free. The advice may be priceless.</p>
<p>Call a BISNAR | CHASE Riverside personal injury lawyer for a free professional evaluation of your case by attorneys who have represented over 6,000 clients since 1978. You will experience award winning representation and outstanding personal service by a friendly law firm in a comfortable environment.<br />
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		<title>Pedestrian Killed in San Diego Hit-And-Run Car Accident</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A man was killed in a San Diego car accident involving a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred on the Interstate 8 in the College Area of San Diego the early morning of April 9, 2011. The victim was a passenger in a Ford Ranger pickup truck that had crashed into the center divider. ]]></description>
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<p>A man was killed in a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/san-diego-car-accidents.html" target="_blank">San Diego car accident</a> involving a hit-and-run driver. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred on the Interstate 8 in the College Area of San Diego the early morning of April 9, 2011. The victim was a passenger in a Ford Ranger pickup truck that had crashed into the center divider. </p>
<p>The passenger then exited the pickup after the collision and was on the roadway, when he was struck by a small sized Toyota or Nissan and thrown over the center divider. The driver of the vehicle that fatally struck the man left the scene of the crash. Authorities suspect that the driver of the pickup crashed into the center divider because he was under the influence of alcohol. Police are still looking for the hit-and-run driver.</p>
<p>My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of the man killed in this fatal <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/hitnrunreward/" target="_blank">hit-and-run car accident</a>. My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. <span id="more-1581"></span></p>
<p><strong>San Diego Pedestrian Accident Statistics</strong>  </p>
<p>According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 23 people were killed and 533 were injured in San Diego pedestrian accidents. During that same year, San Diego County <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/pedestrian_accidents.html" target="_blank">pedestrian accidents</a> claimed 63 lives and injured 998 people.</p>
<p><strong>California Law Relating to Hit-And-Run Accidents</strong></p>
<p>It appears that the man was in a lane of traffic following a DUI collision. This does not, however, excuse the driver of the other vehicle from causing the fatal pedestrian accident or for leaving the scene of the accident. California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident." To leave a critically injured person lying on the roadway shows a callous disregard for a human life.</p>
<p>Authorities are searching for the driver and vehicle involved in this crash. If you have any information about this accident, please visit our web site <a href="http://www.hitandrunreward.com">www.hitandrunreward.com</a>. Our site allows witnesses to provide an anonymous tip and also become eligible to receive a $1,000 reward. I trust officials will soon be able to track down this driver and bring him or her to justice.</p>
<p><strong>Liability Issues</strong></p>
<p>The family of a victim killed in a hit-and-run accident may pursue financial compensation for their losses whether or not the at-fault driver is found by the authorities. An experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/san-diego-personal-injury-lawyers/">San Diego personal injury lawyer</a> can help the family of a deceased car accident victim better understand how their own car insurance might apply in such a case. The intoxicated driver who caused the initial accident can also be held liable here. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families. For more information about the dangers of drunk driving, please visit the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) web site at www.madd.org.</p>
<p>Lost a family member in a San Diego County hit-and-run car accident? Want to know your rights?  Want to know what your case is worth?  Want compensation?  Want justice?  Want to ensure the same thing doesn’t happen to another family? </p>
<p>Call your best friends in the legal industry after a fatal San Diego pedestrian accident. Call . The call is free. The advice may be priceless.  </p>
<p>Call a BISNAR | CHASE <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/san-diego-personal-injury-lawyers/">San Diego wrongful death lawyer</a> for a free professional evaluation of your rights by attorneys who have been representing families of deceased accident victims since 1978. You will experience award winning representation and outstanding personal service by a compassionate and understanding law firm in a comfortable environment. </p>
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		<title>Pedestrian Killed in Los Angeles Car Accident</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:01:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jingyu Park, 90, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident when two cars struck him as he crossed the street.]]></description>
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<p>Jingyu Park, 90, was killed in a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/los-angeles-car-accident-lawyer.html" target="_blank">Los Angeles car accident</a> when two cars struck him as he crossed the street. According to a report in The Whittier Daily News, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred near the intersection of Valley View Avenue and Adoree Street in La Mirada the morning of March 24, 2011. </p>
<p>The elderly man was first hit by a Honda Accord, and then by a blue Toyota Camry that struck him as he lay on the roadway. The Toyota dragged the pedestrian for a distance of about 150 feet. The man died at the scene. The Camry continued driving and was seen traveling north on Valley View Avenue, before heading west on Imperial Highway. If you have information about this <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/hitnrunreward/" target="_blank">hit-and-run car accident</a>, please call the sheriff's Norwalk Station at 562-863-8711.<span id="more-1519"></span></p>
<p>My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Jingyu Park, who was killed in this tragic pedestrian accident. My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.</p>
<p><strong>Pedestrian Accident Statistics</strong>   </p>
<p>According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), eight people were injured in La Mirada pedestrian accidents. During that same year, there were 214 fatalities and 4,985 injuries reported involving <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/pedestrian_accidents.html" target="_blank">pedestrian accidents</a> in Los Angeles County.</p>
<p><strong>Laws Relating to Pedestrians</strong></p>
<p>Based on this news report, police say Park was walking in an unmarked crosswalk when he was hit. The intersection where he was struck is not regulated by traffic signals or stop lights. California law requires motorists to stop and yield to pedestrians walking in marked or unmarked crosswalks.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/california-motor-vehicle-code/crosswalks-21950.html" target="_blank">California Vehicle Code Section 21950</a> states: "The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection." The same section also states that the driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk "shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of a vehicle or take any other action relating to the operating of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian." </p>
<p>In this case, the second driver who hit the elderly victim fled the scene. California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) requires motorists to stop immediately and remain at the scene of an injury car accident. This motorist left a pedestrian fatally injured and lying on the roadway without care or attention. Despicable! If you have any information about this incident, please visit our web site at <a href="http://www.hitandrunreward.com" target="_blank">www.hitandrunreward.com</a> to offer an anonymous tip and become eligible for a $1,000 reward. Please remember that as a witness your information will be invaluable to the authorities and will certainly help them in their efforts to apprehend the suspect.</p>
<p><strong>Liability Issues</strong></p>
<p>In such cases, families of victims would be well-advised to seek the counsel of an experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/los-angeles-personal-injury-lawyers/" target="_blank">Los Angeles personal injury lawyer</a>, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also be able to determine whether the incident was caused by a dangerous roadway. If that was the case, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway could be held liable as well. Under California Government Code Section 911.2, any wrongful death claim against a public entity must be filed within six months of the incident.</p>
<p>Lost a family member in a Los Angeles County car accident? Want to know your rights?  Want to know what your case is worth?  Want compensation?  Want justice?  Want to ensure the same thing doesn’t happen to another family?</p>
<p>Call your best friends in the legal industry after a fatal La Mirada pedestrian accident. Call 866-990-8787. The call is free. The advice may be priceless.</p>
<p>Call a BISNAR | CHASE <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/los-angeles-personal-injury-lawyers/" target="_blank">Los Angeles wrongful death lawyer</a> for a free professional evaluation of your rights by attorneys who have been representing families of deceased accident victims since 1978. You will experience award winning representation and outstanding personal service by a compassionate and understanding law firm in a comfortable environment.</p>
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		<title>Elderly Pedestrian Injured in San Francisco Car Accident</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:08:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An elderly woman was seriously injured in a San Francisco car accident when a vehicle hit her as she crossed the street.]]></description>
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<p>An elderly woman was seriously injured in a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/san-francisco-car-accident-lawyer.html" target="_blank">San Francisco car accident</a> when a vehicle hit her as she crossed the street. According to a CBS news report, the pedestrian accident took place on Park Presido Boulevard at Anza Street in San Francisco the afternoon of February 22, 2011. Police say the woman was using the crosswalk when a vehicle driven by a 92-year-old man turned from Anza and struck her. The woman sustained life-threatening injuries. An investigation is ongoing.</p>
<p>My thoughts and prayers are with the victim of this horrific pedestrian accident. I wish her a complete and speedy recovery.</p>
<p><strong>San Francisco Accident Statistics</strong> </p>
<p>According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 16 people were killed and 790 were injured in San Francisco <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/pedestrian_accidents.html" target="_blank">pedestrian accidents</a>. Also, there were 35 fatalities and 3,577 injuries reported due to car accidents in the city of San Francisco during the same year.<span id="more-1434"></span></p>
<p><strong>Pedestrian's Right-of-Way</strong></p>
<p>It is unclear at this time why the driver failed to notice the pedestrian and avoid a collision. Eyewitnesses told police that the victim was using the crosswalk at the time of the accident. <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/california-motor-vehicle-code/crosswalks-21950.html" target="_blank">California Vehicle Code Section 21950</a> states: "The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection." The same section also states that the driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk "shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of a vehicle or take any other action relating to the operating of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian." Drivers who fail to properly yield the right of way at a crosswalk may be held civilly liable for the injuries and damages they cause.</p>
<p><strong>Liability Issues</strong></p>
<p>If the driver in this case is determined to have been at fault, he could be held liable for the woman's injuries. It is not clear if the elderly motorist in this case had a valid license to drive or was in good physical condition to drive. The victim's family would be well-advised to seek the counsel of an experienced  <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/san-francisco-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">San Francisco personal injury lawyer</a>, who will analyze all facets of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.</p>
<p>Seriously injured in a San Francisco car accident?  Want to know if you have a case?  Want to know what your case is worth?  Want compensation for your injuries?  Want justice?  Want to make sure the same thing doesn’t happen to someone else?</p>
<p>Call your best friends in the legal industry after a San Francisco pedestrian accident. Call 866-594-7392. The call is free. The advice may be priceless.  </p>
<p>Call a BISNAR | CHASE <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/san-francisco-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">San Francisco personal injury lawyer</a> for a free professional evaluation of your case by attorneys who have represented over 6,000 clients since 1978. You will experience award winning representation and outstanding personal service by a friendly law firm in a comfortable environment.</p>
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<p>A 23-year-old man and his 21-year-old girlfriend were seriously injured in a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/san-francisco-car-accident-lawyer.html" target="_blank">San Francisco car accident</a>, which police say, involved a drunk driver who then left the scene of the accident. The San Francisco Examiner reports the pedestrian accident occurred the evening of February 12, 2011 on Radburn Drive in South San Francisco. The couple was chasing their dog across the street when they were struck by a minivan driven by 53-year-old Richard Joseph Cronin. The victims sustained serious injuries including spinal cord damage and a broken hip.</p>
<p>Cronin did not stop after the accident and continued driving. He then ran through a red light at the intersection of Marbella Road and rear-ended another vehicle, injuring a passenger. Police found Cronin hiding in some bushes after he abandoned his car in a shopping center's parking lot. Cronin is facing enhanced penalties for having been convicted within the last 10 years of DUI causing injury.<span id="more-1421"></span></p>
<p>My thoughts and prayers are with the young couple injured in this horrific <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/pedestrian_accidents.html" target="_blank">pedestrian accident</a>. I truly hope the passenger in the other car was not seriously injured. I wish all the injured victims the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.</p>
<p><strong>DUI Statistics</strong>  </p>
<p>According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 16 people were killed and 790 were injured in San Francisco pedestrian accidents. During that same year, <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/drunk-driving-murder.html" target="_blank">DUI collisions</a> claimed eight lives and injured 309 people in San Francisco County.</p>
<p><strong>Violation of Several Laws</strong></p>
<p>If the details of this news report are accurate, the driver, Cronin broke several laws here. Officials say his blood alcohol concentration at the time was 0.21 percent, nearly three times the legal limit of 0.08 percent. According to California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a): "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle." Cronin had also fled the scene of two injury car accidents, a felony violation under California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a). It is simply appalling that he drove away leaving the two victims lying on the roadway, as they were exposed to more danger. In addition the suspect ran a red light at the intersection, which is a serious traffic violation.</p>
<p><strong>Protecting Victims' Rights</strong></p>
<p>In cases where negligence or wrongdoing is apparent, it would be in the best interests of injured victims to retain the services of an experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/san-francisco-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">San Francisco personal injury lawyer</a>, who will financially pursue the negligent parties and hold them accountable. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. </p>
<p>A knowledgeable car accident attorney will also advise victims about how their own car insurance policy might apply to an incident where the at-fault party is uninsured or underinsured. For more information about the dangers of drunk driving, please contact the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) web site at www.madd.org.</p>
<p>Seriously injured in a San Francisco DUI car accident?  Want to know if you have a case?  Want to know what your case is worth?  Want compensation for your injuries?  Want justice?  Want to make sure the same thing doesn’t happen to someone else?</p>
<p>Call your best friends in the legal industry after a San Francisco pedestrian accident. Call 866-594-7392. The call is free. The advice may be priceless.  </p>
<p>Call a BISNAR | CHASE <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/san-francisco-personal-injury-lawyer.html" target="_blank">San Francisco personal injury lawyer</a> for a free professional evaluation of your case by attorneys who have represented over 6,000 clients since 1978. You will experience award winning representation and outstanding personal service by a friendly law firm in a comfortable environment.</p>
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		<title>San Bernardino Car Accident Fatally Injures Pedestrian</title>
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<p>Phyllis Wilson, 72, was killed in a <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/san-bernardino-car-accidents.html" target="_blank">San Bernardino car accident</a> when she was hit by a car while walking on a street the morning of February 8, 2011. According to a news report in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred on Valley Boulevard in Colton. Wilson was apparently on her way to work and walking on Valley Boulevard toward Colton High School when an eastbound Honda Civic struck her. She was transported to a local hospital where she died from her injuries. An investigation is ongoing.</p>
<p>My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Phyllis Wilson. My thoughts and prayers are with them following this horrific pedestrian accident.</p>
<p><strong>Pedestrian Accident Statistics</strong>  </p>
<p>According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), one person was killed and eight were injured in Colton pedestrian accidents. During the same year, there were 39 fatalities and 432 injuries reported involving San Bernardino County <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/pedestrian_accidents.html" target="_blank">pedestrian accidents</a>.<span id="more-1396"></span></p>
<p><strong>What Caused This Tragic Pedestrian Accident?</strong></p>
<p>Based on this news report, it is not clear how or why this fatal pedestrian accident occurred. There are several questions here, which must be answered. Was the victim crossing the road or walking in a lane of traffic? Why was the driver unable to avoid Wilson? Was the motorist speeding, impaired, driving distracted or otherwise negligent at the time of the accident? I trust officials are looking into these and other factors in order to determine how or why this car accident occurred. </p>
<p><strong>Liability Issues</strong></p>
<p>If the driver is determined to have been at fault, he or she may be held civilly liable for the pedestrian's wrongful death. In this case, the Wilson family can pursue financial compensation by filing a wrongful death claim for losses including medical and funeral expenses, lost future income, and loss of love and companionship. Families of deceased car accident victims would be well advised to seek the assistance of an experienced <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/san-bernardino-personal-injury-lawyers/" target="_blank">San Bernardino personal injury lawyer</a>, who will analyze all facets of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.</p>
<p>A skilled car accident lawyer should determine whether a dangerous condition on the roadway caused or contributed to the incident. If that was the case, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway could be held liable. Under California Vehicle Code Section 911.2, any personal injury or wrongful death claim against a public entity must be filed within six months of the accident.</p>
<p>Lost a family member in a San Bernardino County car accident? Want to know your rights?  Want to know what your case is worth?  Want compensation?  Want justice?  Want to ensure the same thing doesn’t happen to another family? </p>
<p>Call your best friends in the legal industry after a fatal Colton pedestrian accident. Call 866-594-7392. The call is free. The advice may be priceless.</p>
<p>Call a BISNAR | CHASE <a href="http://www.bestattorney.com/san-bernardino-personal-injury-lawyers/" target="_blank">San Bernardino wrongful death lawyer</a> for a free professional evaluation of your rights by attorneys who have been representing families of deceased accident victims since 1978. You will experience award winning representation and outstanding personal service by a compassionate and understanding law firm in a comfortable environment.</p>
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